Ryan LaCroix

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Ryan LaCroix joined KOSU’s staff in 2013. He hosts All Things Considered, Oklahoma Rock Show, Oklahoma Rock Show: Rewind, and Oklahoma Music Minute.

Prior to KOSU, he taught at ACM@UCO, wrote for Oklahoma Today magazine, and co-authored two books for the Oklahoma Historical Society. He also serves on the music selection commitee for Norman Music Festival. He holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma and lives in a rural Oklahoma town with his wife and son.

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Ryan LaCroix's Top 20 Songs of 2019

By • Jan 6, 2020

Here are my favorite 20 songs released in 2019. I dug them and think you will too.

Introducing No Cover: KOSU's New Podcast On Oklahoma's Music Scene

By & • Jan 3, 2020
Terry Farris

You know about Garth and Reba, Carrie and Blake, J.J. and Leon and Wanda and Wayne. But, what about Oklahoma musicians who are working every day to become the next musician to be known on a first-name basis?

No Cover, a new music podcast from KOSU, will focus on musicians coming from Oklahoma and those just passing through.

Ryan LaCroix's Top Oklahoma Albums of 2019

By • Dec 30, 2019

Ryan LaCroix, host of The Oklahoma Rock Show, shares his 10 favorite Oklahoma albums of 2019.

Oklahoma Rock Show's Top 25 Songs of 2019

By • Dec 16, 2019

Last week, we counted down the top 25 Oklahoma songs of 2019. In total, we played 561 new songs on The Oklahoma Rock Show in 2019, so our final list was very competitive.

Tiny Town Concert: Wood Willow

By • Oct 7, 2019

KOSU and The Spy are collaborating with The City of Guthrie, Hoboken Coffee Roasters, and The Visual Brain to bring you the Tiny Town Concert Series.

Nick Offerman And The Benefits Of Always Learning

By • Sep 27, 2019
Matt Winkelmeyer

Nick Offerman is a Renaissance man. The actor, writer, woodworker, musician, and comedian is coming to Oklahoma City this Sunday, September 29th at The Criterion with his new live show, All Rise.

KOSU Listeners Share Their Favorite Country Songs

By • Sep 13, 2019
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Ken Burns 'Country Music' documentary premieres on PBS stations this Sunday at 7pm. And this summer, we've been asking listeners to tell us about a country song that made a big impact on their life.

We received hundred of responses, detailing childhood memories, first kisses, songs that made them think, and how hearing the music of folks like Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson helped them do an about-turn on country music.

Tiny Town Concert: Steelwind

By • Aug 6, 2019

KOSU and The Spy are collaborating with The City of Guthrie, Hoboken Coffee Roasters, and The Visual Brain to bring you the Tiny Town Concert Series.

Oklahoma Music Minutes for August 5-9: Live Music You Should See And Hear This Week

By • Aug 5, 2019

Every week, the Oklahoma Music Minute gives a run down of where you can see live music. There is so much great music being played in the state and we encourage you to get out and see some of these musicians live! Here are our picks for the week of August 5-9.

KOSU To Host Three Free Screenings Of Ken Burns' New Documentary 'Country Music'

By • Jul 30, 2019

KOSU Radio will host three free screenings across the state of Ken Burns' new documentary Country Music, ahead of its September 15th premiere on PBS stations. This screening will provide an overview of the entire Country Music series, with a series of segments featuring stories about Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, and more.

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